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[Transcript of Letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin, January 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Edward L. Pettit to Stephen F. Austin in which Pettit informs Austin of his impending arrival in New Orleans with several other passengers bound for the colony. Pettit also appeals to Austin to reserve the five leagues of land if the government approves his land grant application.
Date:
January 6, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 9, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a reference for Kinchen Davis.
Date:
January 9, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, January 30, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, requesting that Austin extend his hospitality to an acquaintance of Breedlove who has plans to visit Texas and the surrounding areas.
Date:
January 20, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from R. C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from R.C. Trimble to Stephen F. Austin, in which Trimble informs Austin of his intention to move to Texas and requests details regarding how to apply for a land grant. Trimble also designates Rueben Doty as his representative and gives Doty powers to select a suitable tract of land on Trimble's behalf.
Date:
March 1, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, March 7, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from José de las Piedras to Stephen F. Austin, on March 7, 1830, discussing a soldier who has defected, and the death of an Indian while traveling.
Date:
March 7, 1830
Creator:
Piedras, José de las
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter to Stephen F. Austin, on March 14, 1830, discussing a map created by the author.
Date:
March 14, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, March 22, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of reference for Colonel Henry Morse.
Date:
March 22, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, March 26, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Thomas to Stephen F. Austin, in which Thomas provides a letter of reference for Asa Brigham.
Date:
March 26, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, April 6, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas F. McCaleb to Stephen F. Austin, in which McCaleb provides a letter of recommendation for Peter W. Grayson.
Date:
April 6, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, April 17, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from John C. Walker to Stephen F. Austin, in which Walker requests Austin's opinion on the probability of making a living as a clerk in Texas. Walker also inquires about the whereabouts and well being of James E. B. Austin, with whom he has been friends for many years. Walker has heard conflicting rumors about James E. B. Austin's death.
Date:
April 17, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, April 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from J. Cable to Col. Stephen F. Austin, in which Cable informs Austin of his personal and financial misfortunes in Louisiana. Cable also informs Austin that Major C. H. Sims, Cable's colleague, has plans to visit the colony in order to settle there and to confirm a land title on Cable's behalf. Finally, cable asks for Austin's assurance that the land he previously procured is still available.
Date:
April 25, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Henry Doyle to Stephen F. Austin, September 21, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Doyle to Stephen F. Austin, in which Doyle expresses his desire to relocate to the colony, where he feels he may be useful both as a private individual and as a teacher. He requests Austin's thoughts regarding his immigration.
Date:
September 21, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, November 12, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Nathaniel Cox to Stephen F. Austin, in which Cox requests that, if Austin still has access to letters that were sent in care of his office addressed to Mr. Carbajal, that he remove several bills for Edward Robinson, (which were included as attachments) and forward them to a lawyer for collection.
Date:
November 12, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 4, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for James Morgan.
Date:
December 4, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 8, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for Samuel H. Barlow.
Date:
December 8, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin, December 8, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James W. Breedlove to Stephen F. Austin in which Breedlove provides a letter of reference for Edmund Andrews.
Date:
December 8, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, February 7, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry and Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily discusses her desire to move to Texas and gives news of acquaintances in Missouri; and James explains his resistance to moving to Texas and relays information about the lead mining business.
Date:
February 7, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 1, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin informing Stephen of his upcoming visit to Texas and the likelihood of him being able to tie up his business affairs in Missouri in order to eventually move to Texas.
Date:
March 1, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, March 20, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in which Emily expresses her desire to have their parents bodies moved and a monument constructed for them, as well as her wish to compile a family history with Stephen's help.
Date:
March 20, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from C. H. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, April 11, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from C. H. Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which C.H., Stephen's cousin, asks him for a loan.
Date:
April 11, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Margaret E. Austin to James A. Austin, June 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Margaret E. Austin to James A. Austin writing to express concern for James' health and to update him on members of their family.
Date:
June 25, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, July 18, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, in Perry explains the difficulties he is having in settling his business matters before moving to Texas, asks for Stephen's advice on completing the indenture forms for his slaves, and questions why Stephen was not more vocal about which tracts of land he had reserved for the Perrys.
Date:
July 18, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin, October 24, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Archibald Austin to Stephen F. Austin discusses the family coat of arms Stephen wants created, as well as his visit with James F. Perry and Mrs. Mexia in order to have a uniform tailored for Stephen.
Date:
October 24, 1830
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Margaret E. Austin to James A. Austin, June 25, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Margaret E. Austin to James A. Austin, on June 25, 1830, discussing his health and his work. She also discusses their brother, William, who has recently become very religious, and advises James to take William's advise.
Date:
June 25, 1830
Creator:
Austin, Margaret E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History